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SIW 8553

1999 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,564 mi
Last recorded41,564 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier102,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 8553
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 41,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,543 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 40,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,598 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,929 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,161 miles

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How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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SIW 8553 is a 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 102,899 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SIW 8553, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SIW 8553 registered?

SIW 8553 is a 1999 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is SIW 8553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 8553 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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